Diversity Scholarships

We're excited to again be offering two full scholarships for up-and-coming investors who have been traditionally underrepresented in the venture capital space, especially women and/or ethnic minorities, and want to make a big impact in our industry.

Are you passionate about working with diverse founders? Have you organized meetups for the startup community in different ecosystems? Started a VC newsletter or podcast? If so, apply today and tell us about it!

We are looking to identify individuals who will use the knowledge learned in the program to build diverse innovation ecosystems in and around their communities.

To qualify, applicants should first fill out the main application form and then submit this additional application using the same email address.

Scholarship Timeline:

December 1, 2018: Application deadline

December 7, 2018: Scholarship recipients notified

Application Instructions:

Make a video recording in which you introduce yourself and describe your personal investment philosophy (thesis). Briefly describe what factors you consider before making an investment. Please limit the video length to 60 seconds.

Write a paragraph (maximum 400 words) that describes (a) why you think you should be selected for the scholarship (b) what you have done to promote diversity in the startup community and (c) how the program will help you make a big impact in the industry.

Please upload your video to an accessible website (such as Youtube or Vimeo) and paste the direct video URL into the Video Essay section in the application below. Please note that all videos must remain active and accessible until 12/31/2018. You may use your phone, computer, or other means to record the video, but please ensure all audio and visual components are clear. We recommend a well-lit room and minimal noise distraction.